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Rothwell vs. Arlovski: Heavyweight Title Clash at Knucklemania!
7 Feb
Summary
- Ben Rothwell makes first BKFC heavyweight title defense against Andrei Arlovski.
- Arlovski, a former UFC champion, is undefeated in bare-knuckle boxing.
- Knucklemania VI features compelling matchups including Hunt vs. Mundell.
Ben Rothwell is set to make his first defense of the BKFC heavyweight title against former UFC fighter Andrei Arlovski. The matchup headlines the promotion's sixth annual Knucklemania event, anticipated to be a record-breaker.
Rothwell, known as 'Big Ben,' enters his third Knucklemania appearance and first as a defending champion. He secured the title with a swift 36-second knockout at Knucklemania V and has not competed since. Arlovski, a seasoned veteran, is also undefeated in bare-knuckle competition, having won his BKFC debut via fourth-round TKO.
The event's co-main event will showcase a compelling catchweight bout between BKFC champions Lorenzo Hunt and David Mundell. Mundell steps in on short notice to face Hunt, a former pound-for-pound king. The main card also includes a lightweight rematch between Ben Bonner and Tony Soto, and a highly anticipated heavyweight prospect bout between Patrick Brady and Bear Hill.
